Hi ladies, I'm pregnant and sometimes I feel a throbbing in my lower abdomen. It feels like a pulse. Can we actually feel the pulse sound of the baby or is it just me imagining things?
Don't worry, feeling a pulse in your stomach is extremely common during pregnancy! Your blood volume almost doubles, so you can easily feel your own abdominal aorta pulsing. It's not the baby's heartbeat, but it's totally normal.
When I told my mother-in-law about the pulse sound in my tummy, she said the baby is resting near my main pulse, haha! Actually, it's just our own blood pumping harder to support the baby. It's quite common, so don't get worried.
I felt that pulsing sound in my abdomen too, and my doctor said it's totally normal due to high blood volume. Because I had thyroid issues, I was already visiting my gynac very regularly. Definitely mention it at your next routine follow-up just for your peace of mind.
Oh, I totally understand how amazing and scary it feels to sense that pulse in your belly. It's like a sweet little reminder of the beautiful life growing inside you, even though it's just your own body working hard! Enjoy these magical moments, dear.
I had a few complications, so I was always on high alert about any new sensation in my belly. While a pulse sound can be normal increased blood flow, any new or worrying symptom should be discussed with your gynac. Please call them and ask if you feel uncomfortable.
Yes, I used to feel a very strong pulsing sensation in my stomach when I was pregnant! It's actually just your own main blood vessel pumping harder because of the increased blood flow. Now that I am breastfeeding my little one, I look back and smile at how many new things our bodies go through.
